Fix: Can’t install Language Pack in Windows 10 or 11

When you attempt to install a language pack via Settings or PowerShell in Windows 10 or 11, the language pack fails to install, and you may encounter error code 0x80073D01. In some cases, you may see other error codes mentioned below:

0x80073D01
0x8024002E
0x8034500C
0x800f0954

Sorry, we're having trouble getting this Windows display language installed. You can try again later on the Language options page. Error code: 0x80073D01

Cause

Windows Update policies cause this issue. For example, the error codes 0x800f0954 and 0x80073d01 (“ERROR_DEPLOYMENT_BLOCKED_BY_POLICY“) occur if the DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocations and UseWUServer GPOs are enabled, and the language or FOD components can’t be sourced from the WSUS server.

0x8024002E (“WU_E_WU_DISABLED”) occurs if the Windows Update service is disabled.

Resolution

Step 1: Set your internet connection to unmetered

Open Settings → Network & Internet.

Select Ethernet and set the “Metered connection” toggle switch to Off.

Select Wi-Fi and set the “Metered connection” toggle switch to the Off position.

Restart Windows.

Step 2: Enable the Windows Update service

• Launch services.msc, and press Enter.
• In the Services window, locate Windows Update.
• Right-click Windows Update and select Properties.
• Set the Startup type to Manual and select Start.
• Select OK to apply the changes.

Step 3: Remove the Windows Update policies

From PowerShell (admin), run these commands:

reg delete "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /f

reg delete "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate" /f

reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /f

reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate" /f

Restart-Service wuauserv

Note: If you get the error “ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value,” ignore it and run the next command. Do not reboot Windows yet.

The above commands clear the Windows Update policies.

Now, try to install the language pack.

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